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Matching set of ornaments (pair of earrings (one of pair))

French
19th century
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Shells
Dimensions 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Helen Howard Hudson Whipple
Accession Number55.614c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry

Description(a) Wreath for hair, (b) small detached spray, (c,d) pair of earrings for pierced ears, made of small polished white shell strung on oxidized wire, part of wire covered with cream colored silk.